TLC launches female comedy show Queens of Comedy

The comedy genre has exploded over the last few years in India with new comedy clubs sprouting and stand-up comedians achieving celebrity status. Given the scenario, TLC, a lifestyle channel of Discovery Communications, is launching ‘Queens of Comedy’ – India’s first female comedy show.

Queens of Comedy provides a platform to the talented female comedians to compete with the best and prove that when it comes to being funny, they can give the men a run for their money.

The show will be judged by three acclaimed artists – actor Richa Chadha, Rohan Joshi from AIB and Kaneez Surka. Varun Thakur of ‘Struggling Actor Vicky Malhotra’ fame will host the show. The show will premiere on September 24, airing on weekends at 10 pm.

Zulfia Waris, Business Head, Female and Family Entertainment Products, Discovery Communications India, said, “There is a strong perception that women are not inherently funny and take themselves very seriously. Queens of Comedy will change the way how females are perceived in the comedy circuit in India. With their insights and perspectives, women can combine humour and self-deprecating wit with hilarious results.”

“Queens of Comedy is the first of many new shows that we plan to launch targeted at the Indian female millennials,” added Zulfia.

All the entries will be uploaded on the QoC microsite www.queensofcomedy.in. The 50 shortlisted entries will be opened for voting where the audience can rate them on a scale of ‘ROFL’ to ‘Haha’ and ‘Nay’. The top eight shortlisted contestants will battle against each other and feature in the reality show on TLC.

TLC is calling out to women across India to come forward and lay their claim to the title of Queen of Comedy.

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